Mary Alice McMurtry

Mrs. McMurtry died Wednesday in a Temple Living Center.

Mrs. McMurtry was born July 18, 1928 in Temple to Claude Williams and Minnie Martin Williams. She graduated from Troy High School in 1945. She married Joe McMurtry June 18, 1947. He preceded her in death February 12, 2016. She worked as a Librarian and other various positions for the Troy School District. She was very active in all of Troy School functions. She lived in Troy all of her life and was a member of First Baptist Church of Troy.

Mrs. McMurtry was preceded in death by her husband, her parents her brothers Clifford Williams, Coda Williams and Shorty Williams and sisters Catherine Cantwell and Pat Anderson.

Survivors include three sons Mike McMurtry and his wife Lynne of Troy, Gary McMurtry and his wife Beth of Troy and Craig McMurtry and his wife Jo Anna of Troy; eight grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Troy, Troy Education Enhancement Foundation (TEEF) P.O. Box 98 Troy, Texas 76579, Gideons International or to Charity of Choice.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the church.

Scanio-Harper Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.